Preparation for The Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential: Level I

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Jan-06-2025

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Feb-17-2025

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June-30-2025

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July-07-2025

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July-28-2025

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July-28-2025

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Oct-06-2025

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Istanbul
Oct-20-2025

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Oct-27-2025

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Nov-03-2025

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Nov-10-2025

Istanbul
Nov-10-2025

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Nov-17-2025

Paris
Nov-24-2025

Amsterdam
Nov-24-2025

London
Dec-01-2025

Dubai
Dec-08-2025

Istanbul
Dec-08-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-15-2025

Paris
Dec-22-2025

London
Dec-29-2025

Amsterdam
Dec-29-2025

Dubai

Course Details

The Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential: Level I is a foundational certification for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and finance. Administered by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), this credential equips participants with essential skills to evaluate how sustainability factors impact financial performance and risk. Achieving the Level I credential demonstrates a solid grasp of core sustainability accounting concepts, such as materiality and regulatory disclosure standards. This knowledge is crucial for accurately analyzing the financial implications of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in today's market.

Preparation for the FSA Credential: Level I in this course focuses on practical skills to support investor-focused sustainability disclosures, which are increasingly vital in capital markets. Through deep training, participants learn to apply IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and ISSB guidelines, enhancing their ability to meet the rising demand for transparent, decision-useful reporting. Whether in finance, corporate governance, or sustainability roles, professionals gain valuable insights that align their organizations with best practices, contributing to both improved financial analysis and sustainable business practices.

By the end of the Preparation for the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential: Level I course, you should be able to:

Describe factors affecting the usage of sustainability information by investors
Identify the need for sustainability disclosure standards and the role of sustainability disclosures in financial reporting
Recognize the applications and characteristics of materiality in the reporting context
Understand different types of regulatory disclosure requirements and their implications for capital markets
Describe the characteristic of useful sustainability-related financial information and the core content of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Understand the objective of ISSB and its process of setting standards
Distinguishing between the way companies disclose their sustainability-related financial information
Understand the process of sustainability disclosure and key considerations of using sustainability information
Identify the application of suitability information in public equities, corporate fixed income, and private markets
Prepare for the Fundamentals of Sustainability (FSA) Credential First Level examination

The Preparation for The Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential: Level I course is ideal for all professionals looking to understand the link between sustainability and financial performance, including:

Finance Professionals
Investment Analysts
Accountants
Auditors
Sustainability Officers and CSR Managers
Risk Management Professionals
Investors and Asset Managers
Corporate Executives and Board Members
Consultants and Advisors

Our courses in Barcelona are held at the LPC office located at:

Passeig de Gràcia, 21, planta principal, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Once you register, we will subsequently send you the course details, including the location, trainer, and other logistical information.

Pay Attention, Please! The course location at our offices is subject to availability. Should our office be unavailable, we will secure an alternative nearby venue and promptly inform you of the change. The exact time and location will be confirmed one week prior to the course commencement.

Course Outline

5 days course

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Day 4

Day 5

The Need for Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Introduction to FSA curriculum outlines
Defining key terms and concepts related to sustainability accounting
Recognizing the increasing demand for sustainability information
Reviewing the historical basis of disclosure
Understanding the materiality principle for disclosure and its characteristics
Discussing the limitations of financial disclosure:

The use of non-GAAP
The changing nature of market value
The scope of financial reporting expands
New tools for investors

The Sustainability Information Ecosystem

Introduction to the sustainability information value chain and the growth of the sustainability information ecosystem
Recognizing the role of data providers in sustainability information
Describing the role of standards and frameworks in sustainability disclosure
Understanding the application of materiality to sustainability disclosure:

Materiality in the IFRS sustainability disclosure
Materiality in GRI standards
Materiality in European sustainability reporting standards

Exploring sustainability disclosure across jurisdictions
Exploring common types of sustainability reporting rules and types of guidance shaping disclosure rules

Understanding IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Defining sustainability based on IFRS standards
Discussing useful sustainability-related financial information
Overview of International Sustainability Standards Board goal
Exploring the main objective and characteristics of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Describing the core content of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Discussing what information to disclose

Setting and Using IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Describe the structure of the IFRS Foundation
Understanding the way of developing the first IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Strategies for maintaining the SASB standards
Exploring the initial development of the FCFD framework
Understanding the importance of disclosing investor-focused sustainability information
Steps and techniques for disclosing investor-focused sustainability information

Corporate and Investor Use: Go Beyond Disclosure

Understanding the global call for enhanced disclosure and the investor demand for sustainability information
Identifying the business roles applicable to sustainability disclosure
Discussing key considerations for corporate use of sustainability information
Overview of sustainability in investing
Discussing key considerations for investor use of sustainability information
Distinguishing between cross-industry and industry-specific sustainability data and identifying investor application on each

Preparation for The Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential: Level I

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